Homilies and talks of Fr. Steve Mateja
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
The Good Samaritan is Jesus!
Do you believe in God? His Son Jesus? Do you believe in Hell? Your name is written in Heaven but it can be blotted out, says the Lord
All for the service of the Gospel SS Peter and Paul go out and proclaim Jesus to the world! Why is it important...because they are our fathers in the faith!
Today is exactly 6 months to Christmas. Fr. Steve loves Christmas; he gave a talk and reflection Legatus about the Incarnation and what it means for us
Providentially enough the Feast of Saint John Fisher, our patron, falls on the Feast of Corpus Christ. There have been few saints as important to Holy Mother Church and defending her teachings than Saint John Fisher himself.
The Pen The Person The Predicament The Holy Spirit is a person! More than a gift giver. More than just a power!
Fr. Steve was the keynote speaker for one of the Graduation Ceremony for the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan. What would Jesus SEE is an opproutunity for us to see with the eyes of Christ through of Love and Friendship. Sharing with another person the shared vision of reality.
Fr. Steve uses the Ascension in battle terms and how we are called to respond. He asks WHAT is the Ascension? WHY is it important for us? While exploring the WHO.
Fr. Steve loves Jesus and he is very savvy with credit card points. He gives a unique talk to a mens group on credit card points and the Gospel.
Love and obedience is the theme of the gospel today and ultimately the theme of the Last supper discourses obedience is the visible proof of loving Jesus.
A divine appointment is a meeting with another person that God has specifically and unmistakably arranged. The Holy Spirit sets up such encounters because someone needs what He can offer them through you. You are one conversation away from God bestowing His favor on them as you act as His channel of blessing. Often that encounter will be with someone you have never met before.
Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry's first annual Grizzly Catholic Day was held on May 2, 2025 at St. John Fisher. It was, as Fr. Steve expresses, not a Gala, but a FRIENDSgiving--a FUNraiser. An opprotunity to share what God has done for us over the last year and what He wants to do in the year to come.
Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM lead us in a parish mission entitled Jesus the Master of Mercy.
Fr. Steve continues his Preaching Series "the Way to Calvary" with a Lectio Divina meditation on the wounds of Christ. Grab your tissue. Don't weep because you feel sorry for Jesus. Weep because you are sorry for your sins!
"The Words from the Cross: 7 last sayings of Jesus"--5th Sunday of Lent (C) Lenten preaching series: "the way to Calvary" FatherSteve.net
Look up upon what is that has saved us!
Men's Conference St. John Fisher and St. Joseph men gathered on a Saturday morning to have Holy Mass and join the Men of Christ Conference
"The Carrying of the Cross”—3rd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus
“The two Gardens--Jesus agony”—2nd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus
Fr. Steve lead 36 college students in an early monring Lenten reflection on Jesus agony in the Garden.
“St. Peter and Judas”—1st Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus
The sun scorches us! Sin scorches us in the same way!
Jesus comes down into our mess, for our happiness. In this life and in the life to come.
Peter has more than one call story. He is first called at the bed of his dying Mother in Law; then here on the water in his boat; when he is out on the water and Jesus is walking toward him; and lastly, following the crucifixion and resurrection, there on the beach when Jesus called him again. Jesus is calling you too!
Father Steve met with many couples and poured into them about spirtual warfare. After he prayed over each couple individually.
Fr. Steve explores in his weekly bible study: Wednesday in the Word the Chruch's gift of the Sunday readings
The Historical and Scriptural meaning of this Feast Day The Messianic meaning of this Feast Day But so what? What does it all mean for us today
Fr. Steve preached about the gifts given to us by the Power of the Holy Spirit. These gifts are found in 1 Corinthians 12--that only in the spirit can we call Jesus Lord!
Fr. Steve helps the High School kids come to know that they are wanted by God. In a time where young people don't know their worth, Fr. Steve delivers a most important message to them to help the know they are love by God. Tony Melendez, born without arms, but knows he is wanted by God. https://youtu.be/V6kEHAg30eY?si=WBUlPQYeOAbKdtr2
Fr. Steve's Ignatian Meditation begins at 16:50
Drew leads us in a phenominal understanding of the Church's teaching and raising up of Mental prayer. Fr. Steve leads us in a Lectio meditation which begins at 33:20
Our God longs for us as a bridegroom longs for his bride!
Fr. Steve asks the why--why was Jesus Baptized in the Jordan...why was He even Baptized to begin with?
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